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The Growing Cost Of Homelessness

San Francisco residents and hotel owners have initiated legal action against the city, alleging the Tenderloin district has been permitted to become a containment zone for rampant illegal drug use and other illicit activities. This development coincides with analyses, such as that by author David W. Marshall, which link the modern homelessness crisis to policy shifts under the Reagan administration, including significant reductions in affordable housing funding and social safety-net programs.

DOOM LOOP: Gettin' Stuff Done!

Counclimembers share their ideas for the mayor's Transit Measure.

The Roundup: Black Panthers Had It Right — Feed All Kids

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Dionne Foster and Mayor Katie Wilson about free meals for schoolchildren.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts

Cyclospora: Public Health – Seattle King County issues update

Public Health – Seattle & King County issued the following information July 16 about a national outbreak of Cyclospora, aka explosive diarrhea:

Washington's offseason in quotes, position by position

A compilation of the most interesting things UW coaches and players have said about the roster.

It’s official: WA voters will get to weigh in on new income tax

Washington voters will get their chance in November to embrace or reject the state’s new income tax on households with earnings greater than a million dollars a year.

PHOTO ESSAY | Soccer Fans in Seattle Feel the Love — and Heartbreak — of World Cup

Photographer Susan Fried captured soccer fans enjoying World Cup games across the South End.

Former Islander Hall is set for Seafair hydroplane races

Hall discussed all things hydro with MI Summer Celebration attendees.

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Tips and tricks for draught-resistant gardens | The Compleat Home Gardener

Want to save on your water bill? Try some of these perennials and groundcovers.

Thank You For Making Our Inaugural Best Of The Best Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards A Huge Success

The Seattle Medium has concluded its inaugural Best of the Best Northwest Readers' Choice Awards, a community-driven initiative designed to honor individuals, businesses, and organizations for their impactful contributions and to celebrate Black excellence across the Pacific Northwest.